J. S. Holmes Fine Violins, LLC

05/06/2024

Thank you Stimpson and Associates for trimming out the deck with plantings! Getting ready to enjoy summer at the shop!

05/16/2020

Dear fellow business owners;

As our country, states, and counties begin the process of opening for business, I wanted to express the following.

Your politics is not a matter of judgment for me. We live in a country that affords us the freedom to agree, disagree, and express our own ideas and views. If you supported, did not support, or felt our elected leaders went too far (or not far enough) with the response to the pandemic is, I feel, a moot point at this time.

I will happily participate in the reopening of our economy, and plan to support local businesses as much a possible. We all require the ability to support our families and communities.

That said, going forward, I do urge careful consideration of how we interact with each other as we open the doors, and that we continue or adopt practices that protect our customers, staff members, and their families. If you do not feel this is important, so be it. However, I will personally take (and have been taking) note… and would urge anyone who is of like mind to do the same.

Of the many benefits provided by our economic system is the ability to express our concerns with our dollars. While the overwhelming majority of the businesses I’ve observed during my limited excursions for supplies over the last several weeks have exhibited care for all those they come in contact with, there are, unfortunately, a few local businesses I will not be patronizing any longer (unless I witness a change in their practices).

When I open the doors to my own business, I will be requiring distancing, masks, and will be carefully disinfecting the environment until such time as the evidence indicates it is not critical to do so. I will provide drop off and pick-up services requiring little or no contact. I’m lucky. This will be relatively easy for me. The challenges for other types of establishments (restaurants, gyms, etc.) will require careful planning. Let’s all make sure we help support their efforts.

Best wishes to all.

01/07/2020

12/14/2019

Holiday 'cello repair (one full length crack through the post area and one from the top edge to the ff) in a rather fine contemporary instrument. Yes, it will need a soundpost patch. Try not to drop your 'cello on its bridge! :-(

03/21/2019

A very nice article in my home town's magazine from 2 years ago. Thank you Homefront. I'm feeling very welcomed here! Follow the link to the spring 2019 issue, pages 6-7 and 8-9.
http://www.tecumsehhomefront.com/19sp-issue.html

The description of your website

01/04/2019

Updated website underway: https://holmesviolins.com

With over 35 years of experience working with instruments and bows of the violin family, Jeffrey Holmes provides restoration, appraisals, consultation, sales and new making from his studio in Tecumseh, Michigan.

08/22/2018

08/22/2018

We've moved the shop! New address and phone number in the "about" section of this page.

06/20/2017

Looking forward to seeing old friends, and making new ones, at the Oberlin Instrument Restoration Workshop! https://www.facebook.com/oberlinviolinrestoration/?pnref=lhc

Advanced Instrument and Bow Restoration Techniques